Irish National Sailing School
Introduction to Powerboating (Level 1) 2025 C1
Overview
Who should do this course?
No previous experience required! If you have never driven a powerboat before and are looking for an informative and exhilarating day on the water this is for you. Participants must be aged 16 years or older.
What’s covered?
- Preparation of powerboat for going to sea
- Starting the engine and safety checks
- Basic manoeuvres and ropework, e.g. parking and tying up to a dock
- Undertaking a RIB trip
- High Speed Handling
- What to do in a Man Over Board situation
- 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
At the end of this course you’ll receive the Irish Sailing Introduction to Powerboating Certificate.
The course runs from 10am until 5pm. From here you can move on to the (National Powerboat Certificate) Level 2 course.
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Excellent experience all round. Best of all was how real every dimension was approached, from sailing as a theoretical and practical activity, with complexity and simplicity in balance, to great food, great feedback, honesty and integrity. 
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21/01/2024 - Hooked! - My 12 year old goes to Saturday sailing club after doing summer camp. He’s hooked and absolutely loves it! The instructors are great and very good with the kids - if you live locally with kids, it’s a no brainier! Gary C
08/10/2022 - Rockpooling & kayaking - We did once off rock pooling and kayaking and it was great fun. The kids had great fun and they allowed me to go ith them too. In the end the kids jumped off the pontoon and it was just pure giggles and laughs Shyamis
05/08/2018 - Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group. megancV1820DD
25/06/2020 - Great experience - Came here with my mom for a stand up paddle board rental, the staff went above and beyond to be super friendly and the experience was great and good value! lizzyvallely
28/07/2020 - Great atmosphere - Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend for a day out or lessons. Paddle board and kayak rentals are lots of fun. Seandow103
24/06/2020
